Year: 2021
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Commodore Cocktail from the Gilded Age
In a new book, 'Gilded Age Cocktails: History, Lore, and Recipes from America’s Golden Age,' Cecelia Tichi, research professor of English, explores the history of some of bartending’s most enduring recipes, as well as drinks created for business titans of the day, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Office of Global Safety shares CDC guidance for travelers returning to U.S.
Prior to the start of the winter break, the Office of Global Safety has shared guidance from the CDC for travelers returning to the U.S. Vanderbilt community members who will travel abroad during the winter break should familiarize themselves with these procedures. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Elevating Vanderbilt to the Vanguard of Economic Policy Research
Al Hubbard, BA’69, and his wife, Kathy Hubbard, have made a $2 million gift to endow the Hubbard Family Chair in the Department of Economics at the College of Arts and Science. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Stephen Taylor receives NSF CAREER award to study gravitational waves from supermassive black holes
Stephen Taylor, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award to further his efforts to probe ultra-low-frequency gravitational waves. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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Immune landscape in adrenal cancer
The profile of immune-related gene expression and tumor-infiltrating immune cells in adrenocortical cancer suggests targets for new treatment strategies. Read MoreDec 14, 2021
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In Awe and Remembrance: Vereen Bell, professor of English, emeritus
Jon Parrish Peede, BS’91, former director of the National Endowment for the Humanities, reflects on his respect for the late Vereen Bell. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Research Snapshot: Producing green fuel, and more rapid determination of the biological consequences of gene editing
Vanderbilt researchers examine how to rapidly characterize the biological impact of genetic editing on bacteria for energy production, drug discovery and more. Est. reading time: 2.5 mins. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Connecting to public networks and devices
Although the free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, malls, airports and other public spaces may be convenient, a lack of security controls can put users at risk of an attack. Learn some actions you can take when accessing public Wi-Fi. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Oral microbes and gastric cancer
Studies in three large population cohorts that include Asian, African American and European American people support a role for the oral microbiota — the collection of microbial species in the mouth — in gastric cancer development. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC) may nominate one assistant professor for the Association of American Medical Colleges Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Applications for Seeding Success, Scaling Success internal funding programs due Feb. 2; register for Jan. 12 virtual town hall
As a reminder, the application portals for the new Scaling Success Grant and the Seeding Success Grant opened in early December. Faculty may begin applying for these internal funding programs, which both have a deadline of Feb. 2, 2022. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Ono Pharma Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards
Vanderbilt may nominate two candidates to submit an LOI to the Ono Pharma Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program. Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a leading global health care company committed to delivering new, innovative pharmaceutical products to patients and championing the fight against disease and pain. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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VERA soft launch phase 3 begins Jan. 1 with expanded system-to-system submission capabilities
VERA soft launch phase 3 will start on Jan. 1, 2022. With this phase, the system-to-system proposal submission capabilities of VERA will be expanded from NIH to all federal sponsors with funding opportunities available in grants.gov. Read MoreDec 13, 2021
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University resources available following strong storms and tornadoes
Vice Chancellor Eric Kopstain and Vice Provosts Tracey George and G.L. Black shared a message to detail the resources available to Vanderbilt community members following the strong storms and tornadoes that moved through the region over the weekend. Read MoreDec 11, 2021
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“Supermeres” may carry clues to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and even COVID-19. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Antibodies discovered at Vanderbilt for prevention of COVID-19 granted FDA emergency use authorization
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Dec. 8 to the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for a long-acting antibody combination that protects against COVID-19, discovered last year at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Alumni Innovators: Cybersecurity startup ARMS Cyber wins competitive awards from US Air Force, JPMorgan Chase and VetsinTech
Startup fostered at Vanderbilt earns accolades as it reimagines cybersecurity. Winning these awards earned the team $750,000 from the U.S. Air Force and $25,000 with mentorship from JPMorgan Chase leadership. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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VU alumnus named 2023 Schwarzman Scholar
Aaron Niederman, BS’20, has been named to the 2023 class of Schwarzman Scholars. The program, among the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships, brings together the best minds from around the world to study the economic, political and cultural landscape of China. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Wilson Fund continues extraordinary impact on Vanderbilt music library, students and scholars
The vision of one of Vanderbilt University’s most influential benefactors, David K. “Pat” Wilson, BA’41, and his family will bring transformational change to the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library, which provides unique resources and services to the Blair School of Music. Read MoreDec 10, 2021
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Last day to take Quality of Life survey; help shape student experience
All undergraduate students are invited to participate in Vanderbilt’s annual Quality of Life Survey. The data gathered through the survey helps the university understand students’ experiences and needs. Read MoreDec 10, 2021